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EFISC-GTP Certification for Feed Ingredient Supply Chains
Demonstrate that the collection, storage, transshipment, production, trading and transportation of your feed ingredients are managed in accordance with recognised European feed safety requirements.
EFISC-GTP certification helps organisations control feed safety risks, maintain traceability and meet the expectations of customers and certified supply-chain partners.
EFISC-GTP certification helps organisations control feed safety risks, maintain traceability and meet the expectations of customers and certified supply-chain partners.
What Is EFISC-GTP?
EFISC-GTP is a European management system for the safety of feed and food ingredients, designed for organizations operating at all stages of the supply chain—from production to trade.
The scheme covers two areas of activity:
Category D — production of safe feed ingredients;
Categories F&G — collection, transport, storage, and trade of safe feed and food ingredients.
Sector-specific reference documents are an integral part of the system. They describe specific products, risks, processes, as well as risk assessment and control measures. These documents have been developed by leading European industry associations in cooperation with the EFISC-GTP Technical Committee.
Every scheme participant must fall within the scope of the relevant sector document:
COCERAL — for all applicants involved in the collection, transport, storage, and trade of safe feed and food ingredients, regardless of the type of product, including oilseeds, sugar-industry products, and other product categories;
FEDIOL — for producers of safe feed materials obtained from oilseed processing and vegetable oil refining;
Starch Europe — for producers of safe feed materials obtained from starch processing;
EBB — for producers of safe feed ingredients obtained from biodiesel production;
EUROMALT — for producers of safe malt-based feed ingredients.
Participation in the scheme is voluntary and demonstrates to partners and clients that the organization’s management system and operational control measures comply with EFISC-GTP requirements.
The scheme covers two areas of activity:
Category D — production of safe feed ingredients;
Categories F&G — collection, transport, storage, and trade of safe feed and food ingredients.
Sector-specific reference documents are an integral part of the system. They describe specific products, risks, processes, as well as risk assessment and control measures. These documents have been developed by leading European industry associations in cooperation with the EFISC-GTP Technical Committee.
Every scheme participant must fall within the scope of the relevant sector document:
COCERAL — for all applicants involved in the collection, transport, storage, and trade of safe feed and food ingredients, regardless of the type of product, including oilseeds, sugar-industry products, and other product categories;
FEDIOL — for producers of safe feed materials obtained from oilseed processing and vegetable oil refining;
Starch Europe — for producers of safe feed materials obtained from starch processing;
EBB — for producers of safe feed ingredients obtained from biodiesel production;
EUROMALT — for producers of safe malt-based feed ingredients.
Participation in the scheme is voluntary and demonstrates to partners and clients that the organization’s management system and operational control measures comply with EFISC-GTP requirements.
EFISC-GTP: CERTIFICATION FOR THE ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN
From collection and storage to production, trading, and transportation — EFISC-GTP certification ensures the safety of feed ingredients at every step.
Feed Ingredient Traders
Companies purchasing and selling feed ingredients — such as cereals, oilseeds, meals, and vegetable oils, among others — with or without their own storage facilities.
Collection Operators
Organisations receiving, combining or collecting feed ingredients from farms, producers and other suppliers before further distribution.
Storage and Warehousing Companies
Operators storing bulk or packaged feed ingredients in warehouses, silos, terminals or other controlled facilities.
Transshipment and Handling Terminals
Companies transferring feed ingredients between storage facilities, vehicles, vessels or other means of transport.
FEED INGREDIENT TRANSPORTERS
Organisations transporting feed ingredients by road, rail, inland waterways or sea. All means of transport, except road, can be certified only in combination with another scope.
PRODUCERS OF FEED INGREDIENTS
Manufacturers operating in the oils and fats, grain and starch, malting, and biodiesel sectors, producing co-products and by-products used as feed ingredients.
Does EFISC-GTP apply to your organisation?
Answer a few short questions to identify the relevant activity category and sector document.
The EFISC-GTP Certification Process
The certification process is planned according to your organisation's activities, locations, product groups, operational complexity, and the specific certification scope(s) applied for.
- APPLICATION AND SCOPE REVIEWThe organisation submits information about its activities, sites, products, processes and requested certification scope. GIC reviews the application to determine the applicable EFISC-GTP requirements, certification scope and audit programme.1
- CERTIFICATION PROPOSALBased on the application review, GIC determines the applicable audit duration, auditor competence and certification arrangements. A certification proposal is then prepared. Once accepted, the certification agreement is signed and the audit is scheduled.2
- AUDIT PLANNINGThe audit programme and dates are confirmed. The organisation ensures that its feed safety management system has been fully implemented and is ready for assessment in accordance with the applicable EFISC-GTP requirements.3
- INITIAL CERTIFICATION AUDITThe auditor evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of the feed safety management system and verifies compliance with the applicable EFISC-GTP requirements, including operational controls and supporting processes.4
- TECHNICAL REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION DECISIONAny identified nonconformities shall be corrected within the agreed timeframe. Following an independent technical review of the audit results and evidence of corrective actions, GIC makes the certification decision. If all applicable requirements are fulfilled, the certificate is issued.5
- CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCECertification is maintained through annual surveillance audits conducted every 12 months. Where applicable, an unannounced audit will also be conducted during the three-year certification cycle.6
Why Choose GIC for EFISC-GTP Certification?
GUARD IS CERTIFICATION is an international certification body approved to provide EFISC-GTP certification services for organisations operating throughout the feed and food ingredient supply chain, including production, trading, collection, storage, transhipment and transportation.
Specialised EFISC-GTP Expertise
GIC has extensive experience in food and feed certification, with strong expertise in the EFISC-GTP Scheme. Our auditors understand the operational realities of production, storage, trading and logistics, enabling consistent and value-driven assessments while maintaining full compliance with EFISC-GTP requirements.
Independent and Impartial Certification
Certification activities are performed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1, ensuring impartial audits, independent certification decisions and a transparent certification process you can trust.
Efficient and Responsive Service
From application review to certification decision, our dedicated team provides clear communication, efficient planning and timely responses, helping organisations complete the certification process with confidence.
International Competence
GIC supports organisations operating in international feed supply chains, delivering certification services recognised by customers and business partners across global markets.
A Long-Term Certification Partner
Certification does not end with the initial audit. We build long-term relationships with our clients through consistent surveillance activities, professional support throughout the certification cycle and a commitment to continual improvement.
Specialised EFISC-GTP Expertise
GIC has extensive experience in food and feed certification, with strong expertise in the EFISC-GTP Scheme. Our auditors understand the operational realities of production, storage, trading and logistics, enabling consistent and value-driven assessments while maintaining full compliance with EFISC-GTP requirements.
Independent and Impartial Certification
Certification activities are performed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17021-1, ensuring impartial audits, independent certification decisions and a transparent certification process you can trust.
Efficient and Responsive Service
From application review to certification decision, our dedicated team provides clear communication, efficient planning and timely responses, helping organisations complete the certification process with confidence.
International Competence
GIC supports organisations operating in international feed supply chains, delivering certification services recognised by customers and business partners across global markets.
A Long-Term Certification Partner
Certification does not end with the initial audit. We build long-term relationships with our clients through consistent surveillance activities, professional support throughout the certification cycle and a commitment to continual improvement.
EFISC-GTP Certification: Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about EFISC-GTP scope, eligibility, audits and certification process.
EFISC-GTP and ISO 22000 are both food/feed safety management standards, but they have different focuses.
ISO 22000 establishes a broad food safety management framework, while EFISC-GTP provides a tailored approach for organizations operating specifically with feed and food ingredients.
EFISC-GTP provides additional focus on ingredient-specific risks, supply chain control, traceability, supplier management and operational requirements relevant to feed and food ingredients.
ISO 22000 establishes a broad food safety management framework, while EFISC-GTP provides a tailored approach for organizations operating specifically with feed and food ingredients.
EFISC-GTP provides additional focus on ingredient-specific risks, supply chain control, traceability, supplier management and operational requirements relevant to feed and food ingredients.
EFISC-GTP certification applies to organizations involved in the feed and food ingredient supply chain, including activities such as collection, production, trade, storage, transshipment and transport.
Organizations can be certified for one or multiple activities within the same certification scope, depending on their operations and supply chain structure.
Products included in the certification scope must be eligible feed materials, such as those listed in the EU Catalogue of Feed Materials (Regulation (EU) No 68/2013) or included in the relevant European feed materials register.
Where a product is not listed but is used for feed purposes, its suitability must be supported by a documented risk assessment in accordance with the applicable sector-specific requirements.
Organizations can be certified for one or multiple activities within the same certification scope, depending on their operations and supply chain structure.
Products included in the certification scope must be eligible feed materials, such as those listed in the EU Catalogue of Feed Materials (Regulation (EU) No 68/2013) or included in the relevant European feed materials register.
Where a product is not listed but is used for feed purposes, its suitability must be supported by a documented risk assessment in accordance with the applicable sector-specific requirements.
To prepare a quotation, GIC needs information about your organization, including locations, activities, products, processes, number of employees, existing certifications and specific customer requirements.
This allows us to define the audit scope and provide an accurate proposal.
This allows us to define the audit scope and provide an accurate proposal.
Yes. EFISC-GTP certification can be combined with other food and feed certification schemes/standards, such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, BRC, IFS, GMP+, Femas, FCA, QS.
An integrated approach can help optimize audit planning and reduce duplication of activities.
An integrated approach can help optimize audit planning and reduce duplication of activities.
Non-conformities identified during an EFISC-GTP audit are classified according to their severity as critical, major or minor.
For each non-conformity, the organization must define the root cause, corrections and provide a corrective action plan for review and acceptance by GIC.
Critical non-conformities:
- plan to be submitted and accepted within 42 days from the last day of the audit;
- verification of implementation must be performed through an on-site follow-up within 72 days from the last day
of the audit.
Major non-conformities:
- plan to be submitted and accepted within 42 days from the last day of the audit;
- verification may be performed through an on-site follow-up within 72 days from the last day of the audit,
depending on the nature of the finding.
Minor non-conformities:
- plan to be submitted and accepted within 42 days from the last day of the audit;
- verification - during the next scheduled audit.
GIC evaluates the effectiveness of corrective actions to confirm that EFISC-GTP certification requirements continue to be fulfilled.
For each non-conformity, the organization must define the root cause, corrections and provide a corrective action plan for review and acceptance by GIC.
Critical non-conformities:
- plan to be submitted and accepted within 42 days from the last day of the audit;
- verification of implementation must be performed through an on-site follow-up within 72 days from the last day
of the audit.
Major non-conformities:
- plan to be submitted and accepted within 42 days from the last day of the audit;
- verification may be performed through an on-site follow-up within 72 days from the last day of the audit,
depending on the nature of the finding.
Minor non-conformities:
- plan to be submitted and accepted within 42 days from the last day of the audit;
- verification - during the next scheduled audit.
GIC evaluates the effectiveness of corrective actions to confirm that EFISC-GTP certification requirements continue to be fulfilled.
The scheme operates within a three-year cycle and requires a full audit every twelve months.
Certified organisations may also be selected for an unannounced audit in accordance with the scheme rules.
Certified organisations may also be selected for an unannounced audit in accordance with the scheme rules.
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